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- Tchad: Pope Leo XIV, appoints Fr. Jean Miguina, as the new Bishop of Sarh
The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Fr. Jean Miguina, O.F.M. Cap., as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Sarh, Chad. The appointment was officially announced by the Apostolic Nunciature in Chad on 16 July 2026, following the Holy Father’s acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Miguel Ángel Sebastián Martínez, M.C.C.J., who stepped - THE CAPUCHINS IN AFRICA
CAPUCHIN PRESENCE IN SOUTH SUDAN I. The Origins of the Idea of Opening a Mission in South Sudan February 2019 – Custodial Chapter of Chad and the Central African Republic Among the missionary friars of the Kraków Province, the idea emerged that the time might have come to open our own missionary presence—directly entrusted to - Lusaka: EACC Ordinary Meeting
Lusaka, Zambia – May 25, 2026: The East Africa Conference of Capuchins (EACC) successfully held its Plenary Meeting on May 25, 2026, at Laverna Formation House in Lusaka, Zambia. The one-day meeting brought together participants from across the conference to review ongoing initiatives, assess progress, and make key decisions regarding the future of the Order - PANAF: Strengthening Capuchin Identity and Mission in Africa”
«The Pan-African Capuchin Congress (PACC) serves as a convoking of prominent Capuchin superiors from Africa and Madagascar, alongside the General Minister and his Councilors, to reflect on the experiences of the Capuchin Friars in Africa». BR. Worku Demeke, OFMCap. The main purpose of the Congress is to strengthen the Capuchin identity within Africa by fostering - Addis Ababa: Capuchin Formators gather for the Schola Fratrum Africa
“Forming Franciscan Capuchin Witnesses for the Church in Africa and Beyond” The formation course for African Capuchin formators commenced with profound earnestness on 20 April 2026 in Addis Ababa, marking a grace-filled moment for the Order in Africa. The program will continue its formative journey till 02 May 2026, sustaining its mission of renewal and - Leo XIV in Africa: Angolan Franciscan Family stands in solidarity
Br Elvis Gwangwava OFM Cap, CAMSA Correspondent | Bulawayo | Zimbabwe The dusty air of Luanda was charged with a rare, electric joy this past weekend as thousands gathered to witness a moment of profound spiritual history. As the “4 de Fevereiro” International Airport tarmac shimmered under the Angolan sun, the Church in Africa stood - Angola: Pope Leo’s visit, a sign of hope for Africa
Br. Agostinho Augusto | CAMSA Correspondent | Maputo | Mozambique From April 13 to April 23, Pope Leo XIV have geared up a pastoral visit to 4 countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinee. This visit marks a significant moment of closeness and solidarity with the continent, particularly in a time when the world and - ANNALS OF THE PAN-AFRICAN CAPUCHIN CONGRESS
A RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE VIEW | BR. WORKU DEMEKE, OFMCAP. | PROVINCIAL MINISTER OF ETHIOPIA | CAMSA SECRETARY INTRODUCTION The piece entitled Annals of the Pan-African Capuchin Congress (PACC) provides both a retrospective and prospective view on the Pan-African Capuchin initiative, with the aim of clarifying terminological ambiguities, historical context, and assessing certain progress made. - Seychelles: Mons. Landry ordained Bishop
On Sunday 12th April 2026, the Church of Seychelles witnessed a unique and solemn celebration at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. The Mass was presided by the Most Rev. Monsignor Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Archbishop of Kinshasa and President of SECAM and was attended by the President of Seychelles Dr Patrick Herminie, First Lady Veronique Herminie, and - Assisi: African Capuchin friars at the franciscan jubilee year
On March 14, 2026, Capuchin Friars from various Capuchin circumscriptions across Africa gathered in the sacred city of Assisi for a deeply moving pilgrimage marking the Franciscan Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV in honour of the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St Francis of Assisi. In announcing this special Jubilee, the Holy